Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Transgender boys experience a large increase in lean body mass in the first year of testosterone therapy.

For bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts, changing body composition often reflects hard work and discipline—but knowing body composition is useful for anyone, and for more than just bragging rights.

Understanding your body goes well beyond a mere number on the scale. That's where DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scans come. This low-dose X-ray measures bone density, muscle mass, and body ...

A recent study published in the journal Neurology determines whether identifiable body composition patterns can be associated with an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases and whether this ...

Here’s what to know about body composition numbers and what these metrics mean for your health and performance.